De repercussie
Example: De repercussie van zijn beslissing was groter dan verwacht.
Definition
"De repercussie" refers to the consequence or effect that follows an action or decision, often implying an unintended or negative outcome. In the example, it denotes the impact or fallout resulting from his decision, which was greater than expected.
Etymology
The word "de repercussie" comes from the Latin 'repercussio,' meaning 'a striking back' or 'reflection.' It entered Dutch through French, where 'répercussion' similarly means a consequence or echo of an action. Did you know? The term originally described physical bouncing back, like sound waves, before gaining its figurative sense.
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"De repercussie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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